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Dirty Berry Doughnut - Gourdough's Copycat

Fried doughnuts for breakfast are as easy as 1,2,3. Pop open a can of Pillsbury biscuits, fry each on in oil, top with chocolate frosting and strawberries and enjoy a batch of easy Dirty Berry Doughnuts for breakfast.

Dirty Berry Doughnuts | Inside BruCrew Life - fried biscuit dough topped with fudge frosting and grilled strawberries #doughnuts #strawberries

A few weeks ago, I was having fun in Austin, Texas checking out the famous food trailers. (You can see more of what we did in my BlogHer recap.) I heard that Gourdough's was the place to go for BIG.FAT.DONUTS.

People, they don't lie! These doughnuts are seriously the size of your face. Delicious, fried dough topped with insane toppings...these are definitely worthy of face planting in to!

Well, ok, worthy of going with 6 other food bloggers and sharing 8 of them.

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BruCrew Top Ten

Hello out there. Is anyone else glad it's Friday too? I am looking forward to the weekend...although I put off some work this week and now I have to do it this weekend. I seriously am lacking in the time management area. So, while I go make some more fun desserts to share with you, enjoy the fun top 10 for the week 🙂

1. Last week my sister and her family visited us. They are missionaries to Bolivia, so we don't get to see them very often. It was great to have the whole week just playing and seeing family.

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Monster Cookie Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie treats get a fun twist when you add Oreos, Nutter Butters, and M&M's. These Monster Cookie Rice Krispie Treats are sure to satisfy any cookie monster in you.

There is just something about that a gooey cereal treat that keeps me coming back for more. Our family loves these cinnamon toast crunch treats and these M&M rice krispie treats.

A few weeks ago we were at the beach. I always like to stop at all the candy stores we see...most of the time it is all the same things, but I still stop just in case there is a flavor combo that is different.

One of the ice cream/fudge shops had a monster cookie ice cream, and I knew that I wanted to make something similar.

I bought the Oreos, Nutter Butters, and M&M's as soon as we got home, and then they sat there for 2 weeks. We got busy, and I had other fun things to make. But then I opened the cupboard this week and saw the cookies and decided it was time.

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BlogHer Food Conference Weekend

I spent last weekend in Austin, Texas for the BlogHer Food conference. It was so exciting to see so many food bloggers from everywhere in one hotel. I decided on an early flight to Austin. Of course I was up too late the night before packing, so after 2 hours of sleep we were off to the airport. I couldn't wait to check out the sites before the conference started.

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BruCrew Top Ten

Happy Friday! Today I am in the hot and steamy state of Texas having a blast at the BlogHer conference. So far we have had cupcakes from a food trailer, eaten some Mexican, and then hobnobbed with Ree from Pioneer Woman and Amanda from Kevin and Amanda. That totally means we are BFF's now, right? Ok, so maybe I was totally geeked out by both, but it was so fun to meet them and see how real and friendly and downright amazing they are. I can't wait to see what the rest of the weekend is like. I will be posting pics on instagram throughout the weekend if you want to follow along.

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25 Easy Brownie Recipes From a Box

These 25 Easy Brownie Recipes from a Box are a great resource to have on hand when you need the perfect brownie dessert.

There is something so satisfying about eating a big chocolate brownie. My kids adore a pan of warm brownies for dessert. They just don't like when I jazz them up. Those crazy kids prefer plain brownies every single time.

Now I love to take a box brownie mix and combine it with candy, cookies, or fruit to come up with some extra crazy, good brownies. Today I am sharing these 25 Easy Brownie Recipes from a Box that I have created over the years. Get ready to bake brownies for days with this list!!

I suggest pouring a big glass of milk and getting ready for some extreme brownie dessert recipes.

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Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Cups

Enjoy a healthier and delicious dessert with these easy Peaches & Cream Cheesecake Cups! Whether you're watching your calories or need a convenient sweet treat to bring to your next picnic or barbecue, these little cheesecake cups are the perfect option.

Glass jars filled with a cookie crust and a creamy peach filling.

As we head into summer, I am always looking for great no bake recipes that do not take a lot of time to prepare. The windows in our house do not really get any good airflow.

So when it is over 85 degrees in my kitchen, I do not want to spend too much time in the kitchen during the day. Although my air conditioner gets plenty of work during the summer months because I can't stay away from baking for too long.

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BruCrew Top Ten

I have never been more ready for the weekend. Ok, that's not true. I can think of a few other crazy weeks that made me thankful for weekends. It just seems that when you leave for vacation, you are that much more ready.

School is now out, for the elementary that is! I can officially call it Summer break now. We now have a 4th and 6th grader, and after this afternoon a 9th grader. Oh my word!!!! I have a high schooler! That seriously can't be possible. Where did that chubby cheeked little boy who carried around the dinosaur and the dragon by the neck go?????? I may need sugar to comfort me! Good thing I have a mountain of butter cream in my kitchen!

Ok, I told you I was changing up how I do my Behind BruCrew posts. Basically I am just adding some fun finds to my instagram posts. I noticed that last time I shared 10 things. And when I put together my list for today, I had about 10 things...so it seemed like the right thing to do by calling it the Top Ten. Now to get a cute logo for each post. Some weeks may be more fun finds, some weeks maybe more family stuff. I guess you will have to just keep coming back to see what I post.

1. This week I celebrated 15 years of wedded bliss with this hot guy! I still can't get over how little we look here. He is my best friend and totally puts up with all my crazies, and yet he still loves me more each day. We are blessed to have such a devoted husband and father.

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Cherry Lime Cupcakes

These Cherry Lime Cupcakes are a great summer flavor for any party you may be hosting this year.

After years of baking cakes, I have officially come to the conclusion that I like making cupcakes so much more. They bake faster, they are faster to frost (because you don't have to smooth it out), and it is easy to make them look cute.

Now I may just be slightly against cake right now because starting tomorrow I need to start baking a bazillion cakes. Ok, ok, it is only 12 layers, but it's going to feel like so much more by the time I get to that 12th cake. Not to mention how many batches of butter cream I am going to be making.

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Snickers Cheesecake Pie

Peanut Butter Snickers Cheesecake Pie: layers of fudgy brownie, peanut butter cheesecake, and whipped topping make this gooey pie the best dessert.

Peanut Butter Snickers Cheesecake Brownie Pie - layers of fudgy brownie, peanut butter cheesecake, and whipped topping makes a delicious dessert. Great recipe to share with friends and family! #pie #brownie #cheesecake #peanutbutter #snickers

The past few weeks, I have been learning the value of saying no. I usually can't say no when I am asked to take on different projects.

You need 10 matching headbands for a wedding party this coming weekend. Sure, I will get right on that. 200 cupcakes for a party you are having. Sure, why not?

Ok, ok, those might be slightly embellished examples, but you get the point, right? I don't like turning down requests for things I know I can do.

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